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Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 9, 2020
South Korea reports 69 new coronavirus cases, total 7,382
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SEOUL: South Korea reported 69 new COVID-19 cases on Monday (Mar 9), bringing the country’s total infections to 7,382, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. The updated numbers came a day after some officials expressed cautious hope the outbreak may be slowing, with the rate of increase dropping to its lowest in
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 8, 2020
Mayor in virus-hit South Korean city says COVID-19 outbreak may be slowing
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SEOUL: The mayor of the South Korean city hardest hit by that country’s coronavirus outbreak expressed cautious hope on Sunday (Mar 8) that the numbers of new cases may be dropping, after the rate of increase slowed to its lowest in 10 days. The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Sunday 272 new coronavirus
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 8, 2020
South Korea reports 179 new COVID-19 cases as rate of increase slows
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SEOUL: South Korea reported an additional 179 new coronavirus cases, for a total of 272 new cases over the previous 24 hours, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said late on Sunday (Mar 8). The new cases bring South Korea’s total to 7,313, the largest number of any country outside of China. Advertisement Advertisement
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 7, 2020
South Korea’s coronavirus cases climb above 7,000, most cases traced to church
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SEOUL: South Korea’s coronavirus cases jumped above 7,000 on Saturday (Mar 7), up by 448 from the previous day, with more than half of the total number linked to a secretive church at the centre of the country’s outbreak, health authorities said. The death toll rose by two to 46, according to the Korea Centers for
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 7, 2020
Two apartment buildings in South Korea quarantined over COVID-19
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SEOUL: Two South Korean apartment buildings heavily occupied by members of a sect linked to most of the country’s coronavirus cases have been quarantined after dozens of residents tested positive for the disease, an official said Saturday (Mar 7). The move comes as the country, which has the highest number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 7, 2020
South Korea confirms 174 new COVID-19 cases, total to 6,767
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SEOUL: South Korea on Saturday (Mar 7) reported 174 additional coronavirus cases from late Friday, taking the national tally to 6,767, the Korea Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention (KCDC) said. The death toll remained unchanged at 44 from late Friday, the KCDC added. Advertisement Advertisement READ: South Korea’s central bank burns, quarantines cash in COVID-19
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 6, 2020
South Korea to void visas of Japanese visitors in virus retaliation
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SEOUL: Seoul suspended a visa-waiver programme for Japanese nationals on Friday (Mar 6) in retaliation for what it called an “irrational” plan by Tokyo to deal with the coronavirus outbreak, escalating a diplomatic row over their containment measures. The two countries have close economic ties and are both major US allies, democracies and market economies
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 6, 2020
South Korea’s central bank burns, quarantines cash in COVID-19 precaution
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SEOUL: South Korea’s central bank said on Friday (Mar 6) it was quarantining bank notes for two weeks to remove any traces of coronavirus and even burning some as part of efforts to stem the outbreak. The Bank of Korea (BOK) said it is also putting currency notes through a high-heat “laundering” process, as it always
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 6, 2020
South Korea protests Japan’s quarantine plans over COVID-19
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SEOUL: Seoul will summon Japan’s ambassador to protest over “irrational” plans to impose coronavirus quarantine on arrivals from South Korea, it said Friday (Mar 6), accusing Tokyo of ulterior motives. The two countries have close economic ties and are both major US allies, democracies and market economies faced with a rising China and nuclear-armed North Korea.
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 6, 2020
South Korea reports 196 new COVID-19 infections as death toll rises
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SEOUL: South Korea reported 196 new coronavirus cases on Friday (Mar 6), bringing the country’s total to 6,284, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. The agency added that seven more deaths from the virus were reported, bringing the total to 42. On Thursday, as the number of cases continued to rise in the country, South Korea
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 6, 2020
South Korea declares new ‘special care zone’ as COVID-19 cases exceed 6,000
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SEOUL: South Korea declared a “special care zone” on Thursday (Mar 5) around a second city hit hard by the coronavirus and the US military confirmed two new cases among relatives of its troops in the country. South Korea reported 760 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, bringing it to a total of 6,088 in the country – the highest
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 5, 2020
Japan to quarantine visitors from China, South Korea: Report
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TOKYO: Japan plans to quarantine people coming from China and South Korea for two weeks to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, the Yomiuri daily reported on Thursday (Mar 5). The newspaper said that everyone coming from the two countries will be quarantined at medical or other facilities and the government will ask Chinese
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 5, 2020
South Korea reports 438 new COVID-19 cases, 3 more deaths
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SEOUL: South Korea reported 438 new coronavirus infections on Thursday (Mar 5), bringing the country’s total to 5,766, according to local media. The Korea Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention also said three more deaths from the disease were reported, bringing the total to 35. Advertisement Advertisement READ: Thousands wait for hospital beds in South Korea
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 4, 2020
South Korea adds 142 more COVID-19 cases
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SEOUL: South Korea reported 142 more COVID-19 cases on Wednesday (Mar 4), a significantly lower increase than the day before, taking its total to 5,328 – the largest in the world outside China. South Korea had reported 851 new cases on Tuesday, its biggest daily case increase to date, with President Moon Jae-in declaring “war” against the
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